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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the mandate for stability and continuity given by the people for the third consecutive term. He highlighted the dedication of his government and promised triple the speed, strength, and results in their third term. Addressing opposition protests in the Lok Sabha, Modi urged rivals to understand and accept the people’s mandate honestly. He criticized the Congress for failing to cross 100 seats three times in a row and not introspecting their defeat. Modi expressed pride in the country’s increased prestige and emphasized the ‘nation first’ approach guiding their actions. He credited the support from the…

Opposition members criticized the “arrogance” and “vindictiveness” of BJP leaders during elections, which they believe has led to Prime Minister Narendra Modi now relying on alliance partners to govern effectively. Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee highlighted the shift towards an unstable government and a stronger opposition following the recent Lok Sabha elections. Congress leader K C Venugopal accused BJP leaders of using religion to polarize voters and projected Modi as bigger than God, which he deemed as an anti-Hindu statement. Banerjee pointed out the lack of respect shown by the Prime Minister towards opposition leaders in non-BJP states, urging him…

Chandigarh: A goods train traveling from Ambala to Delhi experienced a mishap as several containers fell off near Taraori in Haryana’s Karnal district, disrupting rail traffic on Tuesday morning. A Government Railway Police official confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the container fall. STORY | Containers fall off goods train in Haryana’s Karnal, rail traffic affected READ: https://t.co/v4KlOwKTQL The official informed PTI that eight containers fell off the train, impacting rail traffic on the Ambala-Delhi route. Efforts are underway to restore traffic, but it may take a few hours to resolve the…

Tragic Incident in Mathura: Committee Formed to Probe Water Tank Collapse The Mathura district administration has initiated an investigation into the collapse of an overhead water tank that resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals. A four-member committee has been established to delve into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with a directive to present its findings within a week. On Sunday, a devastating incident occurred in the densely populated Krishna Vihar area, leading to the death of two women and injuring 11 others who were buried under the tank’s debris. District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar Singh set up the committee,…

Setback for Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao as High Court Dismisses Petition In a blow to former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, the Telangana High Court has dismissed his writ petition challenging the constitution of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in the power sector during the previous government’s rule. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Anil Kumar Jukanti, rejected Rao’s plea. Rao, popularly known as KCR, had contested the Government Order forming the Commission of Inquiry to examine decisions related to power procurement and plant construction. He also objected to the appointment of Justice…

Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the NEET medical entrance examination, stating that it has caused restlessness, anxiety, and anger among the people. The controversy over alleged irregularities, including paper leaks, in the NEET-UG exam has sparked protests and litigation, leading to calls for a complete re-examination. In response to the situation, the Union health ministry decided to postpone the NEET-PG exam scheduled for June 23 as a precautionary measure. Mayawati emphasized the need for a quick and correct permanent solution to address the unrest caused by the uncertainty surrounding the…

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused central investigative agencies of misleading the Supreme Court, leading to a protest planned by the opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc on the Parliament premises on Monday. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh addressed a press conference, alleging that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are misusing their power by targeting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy Manish Sisodia without sufficient evidence. Despite a trial court granting bail to Kejriwal, the ED sought the High Court’s intervention and secured a stay on the bail, and later, the…

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a ban on the sale and purchase of meat in the open along the route of Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shravan, starting July 22. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the need for alertness and caution during the upcoming festivals, including Shravani Shivratri, Nagpanchami, Rakshabandhan, and the traditional Kanwar Yatra. Adityanath highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness, proper sanitation, and streetlights along the Yatra route. He instructed officials to ensure that music and dance during the Yatra adhere to prescribed standards and directed for no open sale of meat on the Kanwar…

The Evolution of GST in India: A Comprehensive Overview Introduced seven years ago, Goods and Services Tax (GST) has significantly transformed India’s tax system by simplifying compliance, boosting tax revenues, and curbing evasion. Rolled out on July 1, 2017, GST consolidated multiple taxes into a 5-tier structure, streamlining the tax regime. With the rise in the turnover threshold for registration and reduction in the number of submissions, the number of registered taxpayers has increased to 1.46 crore. The average monthly GST revenues have also shown substantial growth over the years. Despite challenges like fake invoices and fraudulent registrations, GST has…

Punjab Government Offers Subsidies on Hybrid Maize Seeds The Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has announced subsidies on hybrid seeds of kharif maize to promote cultivation in the region. Farmers can now avail a subsidy of Rs 100 on every 1 kg of hybrid maize seeds recommended by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. The subsidy is limited to 5 acres or 40 kg per farmer, and a total of 2,300 quintals will be available at a subsidized price. Additionally, the state will cover 4,700 hectares under maize demonstrations, providing financial support of Rs 6,000 per hectare for inputs like…